Danny Spond is resting after suffering a concussion Thursday night against Bear Creek in Lakewood, and he possibly has played his final schoolboy down.

The Columbine quarterback and University of Colorado pledge left the Class 5A Big 8 League game early in the fourth quarter after being tackled near the Rebels’ sideline and is believed to have been suffering from a hit earlier in the game.

He was taken by ambulance to Swedish Hospital, where he spent Thursday night and may stay through the weekend. His CAT scan was negative, according to Rebels athletic director Ed Woytek, and he has been responsive.

“Everything looked good,” Woytek said Friday.

Rebels coach Andy Lowry said he “was as scared as I’ve been in 10 years” when Spond struggled after the play. He couldn’t keep his head up and couldn’t move his limbs. Within moments, Spond had his equipment and jersey cut off.

Lowry insisted there will be “no chances” taken with Spond, who he said “has a bright future.”

The Rebels stand 5-2 with two regular-season games remaining and have qualified for the first round of the 5A playoffs in a 32-team bracket.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson had butterflies before Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn't because of the big-name opponent, but rather his return from a 13-game injury absence and being stoked to rejoin a team in a playoff push and looking for its third postseason appearance in 10 years.